First, I want to congratulate you on your acceptance and enrollment to our Rutgers—Camden family. I want you to know that I understand your disappointment with canceled graduations as I am in the same boat, but just know that it is still a big accomplishment with or without a ceremony and you still have college and […]
Tackling the “Freshman 15”
You’ve probably heard the horror stories about gaining weight your first year of college. You’re away from those delicious home cooked meals your parents used to make you and now you’re responsible for feeding yourself (plus you don’t have a mandatory physical education class to attend). It’s easy to think that you might add a […]
“Fire is the test of Gold.”
Hi Rutgers—Camden Class of 2024, I want to start by saying congratulations on graduating high school! That is a big achievement! And I also want to congratulate you all on committing to Rutgers—Camden! That is a big step towards the bright future that lies ahead of you! I know many of you do not feel like […]
5 Hotspots to Study or Hangout At on Campus!
Whether you are waiting for your next class or you’re done with your classes for the day and you don’t want to go back to your dorm or home, there are some great spots on campus you can go alone or with friends. I personally have frequented all these places many times since I have […]
Dear Incoming Students,
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on being accepted to Rutgers—Camden! It is a great achievement. Even though you may not have celebrated your graduation from high school the way you wanted to, you have a great future at Rutgers to look forward to! Before you know it you will be getting ready to graduate from Rutgers. There is […]
The Importance of Getting Involved
College is what you make of it. You could easily schedule your classes to be three days a week, just come for those select classes then go right home or right back to your dorm after. What is the fun in that? College classes are set up for you to have free time (work and […]
Hello Future Scarlet Raptors!
My name is Alexis and I am a Raptor Ambassador who graduated as part of the Class of 2020, much like all of you. I understand that during this time, you may have lost a lot of memories that you were looking forward to. I know I did, and I also am struggling with the fact that […]
Commuting via the PATCO Train: Tips and Tricks
Rutgers–Camden has a lot of commuter students. A big advantage for Rutgers–Camden commuters is that you can take the train to campus! I choose to take the train to school because it 1. saves money, 2. saves time, and 3. is convenient. If you find yourself considering taking the train, here are some things to […]
Why I Chose Psychology
I am a psychology major with a minor in sociology. Before stepping foot on campus, I knew I wanted to do psychology but I was unsure about the exact career path I wanted to pursue. I took two psychology courses in high school that I really enjoyed and I was always the friend that people […]
Dear Future Raptors,
First off, I want to congratulate all of you for all the hard work you have done this year. Graduating high school is a huge accomplishment. It is no easy task to find the motivation to wake up every day at 7 AM and endure seven hours of schooling each day. Some of you seniors […]